our part 135 partners
real connections. real opportunities.
Discovery Flight School works with a growing network of Part 135 charter operators who share our commitment to safety, professionalism, and developing the next generation of professional pilots. These partnerships help bridge the gap between flight training and real-world charter operations, providing students with valuable industry exposure, practical experience riding along an active Part 135 flights, and career opportunities upon program completion.
The operators featured below represent only a portion of our broader network of industry partners. Each plays an important role in supporting our mission to prepare pilots for successful careers in professional aviation.
featured partners
great flight
West Palm Beach, Florida | FAA Part 135 Charter Operator | ARGUS Platinum Rated
Founded in 2012, Great Flight is a family-owned charter operator based in South Florida, providing private passenger transportation, corporate charter, and time-sensitive medical flights. Operating a diverse fleet of piston aircraft, turboprops, and light jets, Great Flight has built a reputation for professionalism, operational reliability, and exceptional service.
At the heart of Great Flight's operations is an unwavering commitment to safety. Its aircraft are meticulously maintained through a dedicated in-house maintenance team and established relationships with national maintenance providers, while its pilots undergo rigorous training to uphold the highest professional standards.
This dedication earned Great Flight the prestigious ARGUS Platinum safety rating in 2025, placing it among the highest 3% of operators recognized by ARGUS International. This distinction reflects the company's commitment to proactive safety management, rigorous operational procedures, and consistently high maintenance standards. The Platinum rating requires an extensive independent evaluation of an operator's safety management system and its effectiveness in everyday flight operations.
From executive travel to critical organ transplant transportation, Great Flight demonstrates the discipline, preparation, and professionalism that define exceptional Part 135 operations. Discovery Flight School is proud to recognize Great Flight as an industry partner whose dedication to safety and operational excellence reflects the standards we strive to instill in every pilot we train.
Learn more about Great Flight on their website: https://www.greatflight.com
plane travel
Pompano Beach, Florida | FAA Part 135 Charter Operator | ARGUS Gold Rated
Founded in 2006 by veteran aviator Clyde O'Connor, Plane Travel Air is a South Florida-based charter operator providing on-demand passenger transportation, private jet charter, cargo services, and specialized aviation missions throughout the United States, Bahamas, and Caribbean. With nearly two decades of charter operations and a founder whose aviation experience exceeds 25,000 flight hours, Plane Travel has established itself as a versatile operator committed to professionalism, safety, and dependable service.
Operating a diverse fleet of piston twins, turboprops, and light jets, including the Beechcraft Baron 58, Piper Navajo, King Air C90, and Citation 501, Plane Travel Air offers a broad range of operational capabilities. From executive travel and time-sensitive cargo to medical transportation, hazardous materials, and aircraft-on-ground support, the company operates around the clock to meet the demands of its clients. Its ability to serve smaller regional airports and accommodate specialized missions reflects the flexibility and resourcefulness required in professional charter aviation.
Safety and experience remain central to Plane Travel’s operating philosophy. The company carefully selects its flight crews based on qualifications, aircraft-specific experience, and professional competency. Their jet crews meet ARGUS Gold standards, reinforcing the company's commitment to experienced flight crews and disciplined operational practices.
Discovery Flight School is proud to partner with Plane Travel, whose decades of operational experience and diverse charter missions provide an exceptional example of professional Part 135 aviation. Through our shared commitment to safety, sound aeronautical decision-making, and practical flight experience, we work to prepare the next generation of pilots for the responsibilities and challenges of a professional aviation career.
Learn more about Plane Travel on their website: https://planetravelair.com
go beyond traditional flight training
REAL CHARTER FLIGHTS. REAL PILOTS. REAL EXPERIENCE.
At Discovery Flight School, we believe preparing for a professional aviation career requires more than flight hours and checkrides. Through our Part 135 partnerships, students have opportunities to ride along on active charter flights, gaining firsthand exposure to the responsibilities, decision-making, and professional standards of working charter pilots.
These aren't simulated training scenarios or staged demonstrations. They're actual charter missions conducted by professional flight crews, providing a unique opportunity to see what the job really looks like.
THE ENTIRE MISSION START TO FINISH
There's a lot more to being a professional pilot than flying the airplane.
Students have the opportunity to observe experienced Part 135 captains throughout the entire charter operation, from initial flight preparation to securing the aircraft after the mission.
Depending on the flight, this may include reviewing weather and flight plans, conducting preflight inspections, coordinating with passengers and ground personnel, managing in-flight decisions, navigating international procedures and customs, completing required paperwork, and performing postflight duties.
By seeing how professional pilots manage these responsibilities in real time, students develop a deeper understanding of the operational discipline, sound judgment, and attention to detail required in commercial aviation.
LEARN FROM THE PILOTS DOING THE JOB
Our partnerships connect students directly with experienced Part 135 pilots operating in the industry today. Observing these captains in their working environment provides perspective that simply cannot be replicated through traditional flight instruction.
Students witness how experienced pilots evaluate risk, adapt to changing conditions, communicate with passengers and crew, and make decisions when the mission doesn't go exactly as planned.
It's an opportunity to learn not just how to fly, but how to think and operate like a professional pilot.
TRAINING WITH A DESTINATION
Our mission is to develop pilots who are prepared to enter professional aviation, not simply meet the minimum requirements for a certificate.
By combining structured flight training with exposure to actual charter operations, we help students build the knowledge, confidence, and professional mindset needed to make the transition from student pilot to working aviator.
Qualifying graduates also receive a guaranteed interview with a Part 135 operator partner within 90 days of program completion, providing a direct opportunity to take the next step toward their aviation career.
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Discovery Flight School provides career-focused flight training at Pompano Beach Airpark (KPMP) in Pompano Beach, Florida. Designed by Part 135 Captains and Chief Pilots, our programs build multi-engine experience, cross-country and IFR skills, and crew coordination for careers in charter aviation.